American Doctoral Fellowship
The American Doctoral Fellowship by AAUW supports women doctoral students conducting research in STEM and gender studies to advance diversity and inclusion in academia.
Funder: American Association of University Women
Due Dates: August 17, 2026 (Applications open) | September 30, 2026 (Applications close)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 stipend for one year of doctoral study; paid in two installments.
Summary: Supports women doctoral students, especially in STEM and gender studies, to promote diversity and inclusion in academia.
Description
The American Doctoral Fellowship, offered by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), is a prestigious award supporting women scholars during one year of their doctoral studies. The fellowship aims to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia, with a strong emphasis on research in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and gender studies. Established in 1888, it is one of the oldest non-institutional sources of graduate funding for women in the United States. Fellows are expected to devote themselves full-time to the completion of their doctoral degree and are selected based on scholarly excellence, originality of research, commitment to advancing women and girls, and demonstrated financial need.
